2008 Dodge RAM 3500 suspension problems

Filed Dec 17, 2019 · Suspension · 190,000 miles · AL

While driving at speeds on highway and interstate, when hitting a bump, hole, or uneven surface (usually exiting a brifge), the front end starts vibrating violently becoming difficult to control and does not stop until the vehicle is stopped. Each time this happens, the battery terminals come off. This has occurred four times since august of 2019, note, the vehicle was not driven in sept, oct, or nov.

Filed Mar 18, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 160,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a death wobble while driving and the front end shook violently. The contact had to depress the brake pedal with force to stop the vehicle and the steering wheel could not be controlled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was not contacted. The contact replaced the track bar himself and ordered a dodge ram bolt; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed May 4, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that the suspension was unstable in the front of the vehicle due to the steering. The steering assembly was loose and the steering wheel veered left and right, which prevented the driver from safely driving over 40 MPH. The contact was uncertain if a death wobble would occur. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v529000 (steering), but the remedy failed to provide a solution. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but the failure continued. More than one independent mechanic provided diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was waiting to determine if the manufacturer could remedy the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Sep 16, 2015 · Suspension, Transmission · 150,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500. While driving 20 MPH, an abnormal noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 13v528000 (power train) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Mar 12, 2015 · Body, Suspension · 92,000 miles · AR

Driving down road at 55mph road curved to the left and the front end started shaking so violently that the side pockets and the dash emptied onto the floor and didn't stop until I got down to approximately 20 MPH.

Filed Feb 23, 2015 · Suspension · 140,000 miles · OH

There is a recall on the tie rod. The vehicle was taken to a chrysler dealership in kissimme fl in 2014 on two different occasions. We were told by the dealership both times that the tie rod was not bad and they would not change it out. On 2/21/15, I was driving approximately 10 MPH when the tie rod fractured and I lost complete steering and was shot left of center. Fortunately, there was no oncoming traffic and I was able to pull off the side of the road without crashing into anything or anyone. I was less than 1/4 mile from the main road, and I shutter to think what would have happened if I would have been on that 4 lane highway. This could have been prevented if the dealership would have done its job with the recall.

Filed Jan 21, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 80,000 miles · NC

While driving down the road whether it is on the highway running 65-75 or on a side road running 45-60 if you hit a bump, come off a bridge, or drive over anything that is not smooth road the vehicle will go into an uncontrollable wobble/shake. In order to regain control of the truck you have to slow down slowly and steadily and pray you don't start changing lanes because when she starts shaking it's driving itself! I know I'm not the only person that experiences this. The federal safety agency needs to put some heat on dodge about this because it's going to get someone hurt!

Filed Jan 10, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 120,000 miles · LA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH steering failed causing the contact to crash into a parked vehicle. The vehicle was not destroyed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The mechanic diagnosed that the steering gear ball joint needed to be replaced, and also an alignment and the frame had to be straightened. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jan 11, 2013 · Engine, Steering · 2,500 miles · NY

Vehicle has a death wobble, dealerships keep replacing steering damper, three times since 2009, it comes on unexpectedly, the problem is in the front end, just turned 40,000 miles, I will not allow anyone to drive this truck, it is an accident waiting to happen, dodge dealerships will not resolve the issue correctly. Thus why it has only 40k on it. I do not want to even drive it over 45 MPH. It has the problem again, I would like to trade it in, but do not want to give someone this headache. I will not even drive with my children in this truck. Also have had egr valve issues. Please force dodge to do something before someone that does not know how to handle vehicles like this get behind the wheels and kills a family. Thank you.

Filed Sep 28, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 58,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle began to shake violently. The contact had to decelerate in order to regain control. The contact moved the vehicle over and looked under the vehicle where she noticed that the front passenger side lower control arm was fractured. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection where they stated that both control arms needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and stated that she needed to pay for the repair and they would refund her the money for the parts but not the labor costs. The failure mileage was 58,000. Updated 10/26/12 *cn the consumer stated that after the failure recurred. The dealer found that the steering stabilizer had failed and replaced it at no charge. The vehicle was repaired. Updated 11/13/2012